Henriette Berthelsen
Henriette Berthelsen is a 66-year-old woman living in a block apartment outside of Copenhagen, Denmark. Her life experiences have been shaped by her past, as she confronts memories of her childhood, particularly regarding her relationship with her family and the historical context of colonialism in Greenland. Henriette's home reflects a blend of Scandinavian aesthetics and indigenous symbols, such as a dreamcatcher, which represents her journey towards freedom and strength.
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Henriette Berthelsen is one of 143 women who have sued the Danish state, claiming their experiences were a violation of human rights.
Halvparten av Grønlands kvinner fikk spiral. Tirsdag kom granskingen av det som skjedde.
Norway· 2025-09-09
Henriette Berthelsen recalls being forced to visit the doctor for a procedure at a young age.
Hun måtte vente 54 år på en undskyldning
Denmark· 2025-08-28Henriette Berthelsen recalls being forced to visit the doctor to have an IUD inserted at a young age.
Hun måtte vente 54 år på en undskyldningDenmark· 2025-08-28One of the victims, Henriette Berthelsen, said she was happy with the apology, even if it had come quite belatedly.
Denmark apologises to Greenland's Inuit victims of forced contraception
United Kingdom· 2025-08-28
Henriette Berthelsen recalls being forced to visit the doctor to have an IUD inserted at a young age.
Efter 54 år får Henriette Berthelsen nu en undskyldningDenmark· 2025-08-27Henriette Berthelsen shared her experience of receiving a spiral without consent at the age of 13.
Danmarks statsminister med unnskyldning til kvinner på Grønland som fikk spiral uten samtykkeNorway· 2025-08-27
Henriette Berthelsen is a 67-year-old psychotherapist who has worked on trauma treatment and colonialism.
Spiralskandal skakar Grönland: ”Ren rasism”
Sweden· 2025-04-26
Henriette Berthelsen becomes unwell when she has to revisit what happened to her.
Grønlands traumer kommer frem.Norway· 2025-02-23